The ETS provides leadership
in information technology and telecommunications services to accomplish the
directives formulated by the State CIO regarding state-level information technology
strategies, plans, policies, and procedures. Working with state agencies,
federal and local governments, citizens and private sector businesses, ETS
helps the implementation of new technologies consistent with the state's enterprise
approach.
Function
Establish and maintain the state-level vision and strategy
for information technology by developing and publishing the Statewide Technical
Architecture.
Help agencies comply with the strategic direction for
information technologies established by the State CIO, and help
deploy new and innovative technologies to improve the quality and effectiveness
of business/programmatic services of state agencies.
Provide analytical, technical and administrative support
to the State CIO.
Provide leadership and direction to the statewide strategic
planning process for managing information technology resources.
Provide quality assurance by establishing a framework
to assure compliance with project certification requirements.
Provide leadership for strategic technology teams to address
common issues related to developing and deploying information technologies.
Provide leadership and direction in implementing a statewide
quality assurance program.